December 17, 2021 - Week 16

Dear Dale Street Families, 

It is amazing to think there are only 3 and a half days until winter break!  We had a great week at #beproudbedale with lots of activities and learning. Although there was a disturbing and unfortunate social media claim made about today, we still were able to come together and have an awesome day!  I am so proud of our ROCKSTAR students and staff!  Take a minute to look at the awesomeness that took place this week...

In a visit to Ms. Hayes' fourth-grade classroom this week, students were engaged in the Math Workshop.  Students participated in math fluency, equivalent fractions, and problem-solving.  Way to go!  

Positive Sign Thursday!

YOU ARE FABULOUS!  

Holiday Celebrations - Enjoy a “Party in a Bag!” Have your child decorate a brown paper lunch bag with a holiday theme. Once decorated, fill it with a few of your child’s favorite food items. Some examples are: juice box or mini water bottle, small salty snack, fun sweet snack (cupcake, cookie), additional items could be a piece of fruit, a small yogurt, or any additional healthy snack.  Adding a little note to your child's bag will definitely make them happy!  Students will be able to enjoy their “Party in a Bag” snacks at a designated time during their classroom celebration on December 23rd. 

On Wednesday, Jillian's (in Mrs. Nee's fifth-grade class) uncle, James Grant, surprised her with an Army Homecoming. Mr. Grant spoke about his time as a soldier, his time as a government contractor, and his return to the army. Mr. Grant also talked about robotics platforms, night vision goggles, and parachuting.  Jillian and all of her classmates thoroughly enjoyed this visit.   

A Note from MCPE...
We'd like to send special thanks to Allyson Hart, and Pistil Floral Design for hosting a wonderful wreath workshop! The event was a great success and we hope you ended up with a gorgeous, handmade wreath for your holiday decorating. Upcoming events include the return of the MCPE Spelling Bee in March and Trivia Night planned for Winter 2022. Have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for supporting the Medfield Public Schools!

On a visit to the Makerspace on Thursday, Ms. Burnham's grade 5 students were working with Ms. Sweeney to design and develop a greenhouse that would function on a different planet. So cool!

Dale Street School - Days of Spirit

Monday, December 20th - Wear a festive holiday hat/headband! 

Wednesday, December 22nd - Wear a festive holiday sweater!

Thursday, December 23rd - Merry & Bright - wear something bright, sparkly, or shiny.

This week, grade 4 students in Ms. Isaacson's class took time in math to compare fractions using benchmark fractions and common denominators.  Good work, young learners! 

So proud of our Grade 5 trombone students.  This week they played some holiday duets with Mrs. Tumbleson using sight-reading.  Bravo!  

Special thanks to Sebastian and Gianna for taking the time to interview me as part of a project they are doing for their Newspaper Club intramural.  

Please check the Lost & Found for missing items. 

Unclaimed items will be donated on Dec 22nd. 

This will be the last blog before winter break.  All of us at Dale Street would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays.  Students will be dismissed on Thursday, December 23rd at 11:40 a.m.  There will be no school for students from Friday, December 24, 2021, through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Students will return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Enjoy the well-deserved winter break and we will see you in the New Year!

Warm regards,

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth